1. (adj)inverse, opposite something inverted in sequence or character or effect "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"
2. (adj)inverse, reverse reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
3. (adj)inverse opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity "a term is in inverse proportion to another term if it increases (or decreases) as the other decreases (or increases)"
Definitions of 'inverse'
Webster 1913 Dictionary
1. (adj)inverse opposite in order, relation, or effect; reversed; inverted; reciprocal; -- opposed to direct
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